Agricultural minister David Littleproud has made another plea for “common sense” to prevail in regards to border restrictions, to clear a path for agricultural producers to navigate Australia’s closed states. Littleproud wants farmers to have freedom of navigation for agricultural production, which would allow them to cross closed state lines. The New South Wales and South Australian border closures to Victoria has created issues, as has the closure of the Queensland borders with NSW. Western Australia has no border opening in sight and Tasmania’s borders will remain closed until at least 1 December. About 4,000 people are still returning to the country each week, and consular officials are supporting around 15,000 Australians abroad.

Source: The Guardian August 23, 2020 02:26 UTC